The Franc-Comtois make good figures at the Biathlon World Cup

Two silver medals for Jurassians at the Biathlon World Cup in Östersund, Sweden. This Saturday, among women Anaïs Bescond finished second in the pursuit ahead of the other Frenchwoman Anaïs Chevalier-Bouchet. After a year and a half without a podium, Morberande achieved a good performance by achieving a 20/20 rifle. But the Norwegian Marte Olsbu Roeiseland, too strong for the French, took the first place on the podium.

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Another Frenchwoman took part in this pursuit. Justine Braisaz-Bouchet finished in 12th place despite the best time on the skis 26 minutes and 52 seconds. Julia Simon finished 25th and Chloé Chevalier 33rd.

This victory gives me more than pleasure. I’m not going to say that I didn’t believe it anymore, but that it’s difficult after a lot of races without a podium. – Anaïs Bescond

In men, the native of Champagnole, Quentin Fillon Maillet, continues to climb on the podiums after the third place won in the sprint last Thursday, he and the French team have done it again but this time in the relay. The Habs finished second ahead of the Russians and behind the Norwegians. A victory in particular thanks to the 29-year-old athlete who achieved a great rifle performance with 10 out of 10 shots and he mostly succeeded in make up for the 30 seconds delay bruises.

I felt the Russian was starting to hang around. I just had to give the best of myself and wait for the error of my opponents to make up for the 30 seconds delay. – Quentin Fillon Maillet.

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This Sunday, the competition continues for our French champions. The men will participate in the pursuit and the women in the relay.


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